For young athletes who specialise in playing a single sport, a higher risk of injuries is a serious concern. In one 2015 study focused on 1 190 athletes ages 7 to 18, sports-specialised training was shown to be an independent risk factor for injury.
In another study, looking at 546 athletes from Kentucky, US, specialised female basketball, soccer and volleyball players had a 50% higher chance of overuse knee pain. And it’s not just physical
